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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is scheduled to visit Japan from March 24 to 27, becoming the country's first state guest since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The visit marks 130 years of diplomatic relations and aims to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties, with agreements expected on investments, carbon neutrality, and healthcare.

The rollout of an AI system designed to help child welfare centers identify abusive situations has been postponed due to concerns about its accuracy and reliability. The government has decided to invest in tools for transcribing and summarizing interviews at child welfare centers instead, aiming to improve record-keeping and potentially enhance the AI's capabilities in the future.

Japan, a major contributor to the International Criminal Court (ICC), did not join a joint statement condemning U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order sanctioning ICC staff members, despite some internal disapproval, in an effort to avoid jeopardizing its relationship with the United States. This decision drew criticism from some who argued that it contradicted Japan's long-standing support for the rule of law.

Japan Airlines has become the first airline to operate an international flight with a riblet-shaped paint coating on its aircraft, inspired by the drag-reducing properties of shark skin. This innovative technology is projected to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions, marking a significant step towards achieving carbon neutrality in aviation.

BJP MLA Mahesh Tenginkai strongly condemned the recent incident involving the assault of two women and the death of a male tourist near the Hampi heritage site in Karnataka, calling it a severe failure of law and order on the part of the state government. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Home Minister G Parameshwara emphasized the government's commitment to safety, highlighting ongoing police actions and arrests.